Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA 250 HORNET
249cc
Petrol
Class 2
76.0%
first-time pass rate
12.0%
failed outright
39,970
median miles at test
50
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 250 HORNET
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
4 | 30.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 23.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 23.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 7.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 7.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 250 HORNET beats 0 of its 2 closest rivals (HONDA CB250, HONDA CB250 N).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 250 HORNET.